Vintage 1970s Black Floral Jersey Designer Maxi Dress - NEW!

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$270.00 AUD
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$270.00 AUD
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Measurements

Size: Small - Medium

Dress

Bust: 36 - 38 inches + 91 - 96.5 cm

Waist: 30 inches + 76 cm

Hips: Open

Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 15 inches + 38 cm

Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 54 inches + 137 cm 

Hem Length: 2 inches + 5 cm

Zipper Length: 14 inches +36 cm

Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.

 

Description

* Vintage 1970s jersey maxi dress

* Fabric design features a black background with floral sprays in pinks, yellows, blues and greens

* Classic silhouette with a fitted waist and A-line maxi skirt

* Bodice with long sleeves and deep oval neckline

* Applied self-fabric border trim at neckline, waist , hem and cuffs

* Skirt is slightly gathered at the waist and features a deep floral bored around the hem

* Back has a deep neckline with long nylon zipper

* Label reads Maurice

Maurice Originals Inc- I have not been able to source much information about the history of the Maurice Originals label, although their fashions appear in numerous newspaper ads throughout the United States during the 1970s. The company produced both maxi and regular-length dresses, pants suits and ensembles, primarily of nylon jersey that were handscreened. Their ranges retailed between 24 to 120 dollars - a hefty price tag for the 70s. In relation to the quality, Maurice dresses are definitely on a par with Goldworm, Leonard or Paganne and very sought after nowadays. 

 

Condition 

Excellent vintage condition.

No notable flaws that I can see  - it looks hardly worn, if at all.

Please note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of their age. Any notable flaws will be highlighted.

 

Comment 

Absolutely stunning print on this quality jersey maxi dress

The listing is for the dress only and does not include any other accessories that may have been photographed with the item. 

This item has not been pinned to the dress form.

 

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Currently, standard packages within Australia are taking 4 to 6 business days from receipt of the package at the Post Office. However, there may be exceptions due to the impact of COVID-19.

Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologize in advance should this rare circumstance arise.


Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

Currently, standard packages within Australia are taking 4 to 6 business days from receipt of the package at the Post Office. However, there may be exceptions due to the impact of COVID-19.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Alterations
Obviously, as these are one-off pieces, the fit may not be quite what you need. To this end, we also offer an alteration service by professional seamstresses. Please shoot us an email outlining what you want and we will quickly respond with a quote and timeframe. Costs are kept to a minimum for this service.

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Photography
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